Bowmans celebrate 50th anniversary

Frank and Shirley Bowman of Meyersdale area celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during a family celebration Sept. 10 at their family farm along Route 160 South in Larimer Township.

They were married Sept. 11, 1961, in LaVale, Md. They first lived as newlyweds in the summer house on the Bowman farm for almost a year. Then, they moved to a home along Warren's Mill Road, where they lived and raised children until the late 1980s when they moved back to the home farm.

Shirley, the daughter of the late Louie and Viola (White) Webb, was born Aug. 10, 1941, in Goodtown. Frank, the son of Melvin and Mary (Lint) Bowman, was born Dec. 30, 1940, at the Bowman family farm.

They have two children, Roxanne, married to Troy Jenkins, of Meyersdale; and John, married to the former Wendy Reynolds, of Meyersdale. There are three grandchildren.

Frank is semi-retired from Fieg Brothers Coal Co. of Berlin, still working a few days a week. In past years, he has also worked at PBS Coal Co. and Penn Lines doing tree trimming. Frank enjoys restoring tractors and spending time with family on the farm.

Shirley enjoys spending time with family and friends and she regularly attends and is a member of Grace Independent Bible Church at White Oak.